Syphilis reports in Cumberland County are about 47% lower than the US average. If you live in South Portland, Maine, and want to know your status whether you have symptoms, or if you just want peace of mind, choose between clinics and private labs. Clinics may bill insurance or offer sliding-scale fees, while many private labs let you pay a flat self-pay price. Check the options below.
Available testing centers
12 testing options are listed for South Portland, ME. The nearest, Greater Portland Health, is about 1.0 miles away. Compare community and public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits below.
Listings tagged Community health center are federally funded health centers and rural clinics that treat everyone regardless of insurance or ability to pay: required to bill on a sliding fee scale and provide confidential care, and in many states minors may consent to their own STI testing. A Title X tag flags centers funded for confidential family-planning services; confirm current participation when you call.
Source: CMS FQHC & Rural Health Clinic enrollment files (data.cms.gov), refreshed quarterly. Title X status reflects the latest OPA grantee list.
Greater Portland Health in South Portland tests for HIV, hepatitis A, B, and C, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, and TB on a sliding-scale fee open to all, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections; appointments are required.
Language support at most clinics stops at the front desk. Greater Portland Health provides interpretation services through the actual clinical encounter: meaning the conversation about exposure history, treatment options, and follow-up happens in the language a person reasons and decides in, not around it.
The Ryan White Program at Greater Portland Health funds HIV care as a continuum, from initial testing through ongoing medical treatment and medication adherence counseling. For people living with HIV who lack adequate insurance coverage, that program designation means sustained access to management, not a one-time diagnostic visit.
Greater Portland Health carries a designated funding stream for PrEP for uninsured patients, a specific budget line, not a case-by-case negotiation. PEP is also available, and together they give the clinic a complete prevention pharmacology practice rather than a referral-dependent one.
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English, Interpretation Services Available for Non-English Languages
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Listing verified Jul 2025 · Source: CDC NPIN + HRSA
MaineHealth in Portland accepts Medicare and most insurance for STI care covering rapid HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and hepatitis A, B, and C testing on a fee basis. Bacterial infections are treated the same visit; appointments are required. PrEP and PEP are available on-site.
MaineHealth writes PrEP and PEP prescriptions directly, meaning prevention and testing stay with the same clinical team. That continuity keeps your dosing schedule, follow-up labs, and any needed adjustments in one coordinated record rather than spread across separate providers.
For someone managing hepatitis C without a specialist or a regular provider, MaineHealth in Portland carries the full arc of care, diagnosis through treatment, in-house. The medications are prescribed and managed on-site, so the path from a reactive test to a completed cure doesn't require assembling a separate care team.
Without integrated care, a patient leaving MaineHealth with an STI diagnosis but an unaddressed substance-use concern faces another referral, another intake, another wait, and the underlying risk goes unmanaged in the gap. MaineHealth in Portland offers substance-use treatment alongside STI care, so both are addressed in the same clinical relationship.
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Listing verified Aug 2025 · Source: CDC NPIN + HRSA
Greater Portland Health at 934 Congress Street, Portland, anchors its STI care in a sliding-scale fee structure tied to income. No one is turned away for inability to pay. Walk-ins are welcome for syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia screening at this federally qualified health center.
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Greater Portland Health at 295 Park Avenue, Portland, carries federal qualification as a community health center. Meaning its sliding-scale fees are tied directly to household income. Walk-ins are welcome for STI screening covering syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, with no fixed price regardless of insurance status.
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City of Portland Public Health Division tests for HIV, hepatitis C, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, including rapid options for both HIV and hepatitis C, on a sliding-scale fee, with appointments required and all services provided at no cost.
Every service at City of Portland Public Health Division carries no fee, full stop. That means STI treatment, the mpox and HPV vaccines, PrEP, and lab work all leave your wallet untouched. Freeing you to address whatever you need without weighing which line items to skip.
City of Portland Public Health Division delivers care in Portuguese, Spanish, and additional languages through interpretation services. Discussing exposure history, medication instructions, or follow-up plans happens in the language you actually use, so nothing critical gets lost in translation.
City of Portland Public Health Division prescribes PrEP, PEP, and DoxyPEP as standing services: a combination that serves anyone managing ongoing HIV prevention, bacterial STI exposure risk, or both, without needing a separate primary care provider to initiate or renew those medications.
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English, Interpretation Services Available for Non-English Languages, Portuguese, Spanish
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Listing verified Mar 2026 · Source: CDC NPIN
Intermed in South Portland runs by appointment, and that structure lets a single visit cover the full bacterial and viral panel (gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, HIV, and hepatitis A, B, and C) with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections and sliding-scale fees for everyone. All services are provided at no fee.
Plenty of clinics advertise sliding-scale costs but still hand patients a bill for labs, treatment, or follow-up. At Intermed, the fee structure doesn't work that way. Every service, from testing through treatment to prevention, is provided at no charge.
Many STI clinics offer English-only care and improvise from there. Intermed delivers care directly in Spanish (not as a workaround, but as a native capability) so the clinical conversation about diagnosis, treatment, and prevention doesn't lose anything in translation.
Intermed prescribes both PrEP and PEP directly, meaning ongoing HIV prevention (including the medication, monitoring labs, and adherence counseling) stays within the same clinic rather than splitting across providers. That continuity is what makes a PrEP regimen sustainable over time.
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Listing verified Aug 2025 · Source: CDC NPIN
Greater Portland Health at 63 Preble Street, Portland, scales its fees to income. No one is turned away because they can't pay full price. That same federal health center framework covers STI screening for syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, with no appointment needed to get tested.
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Greater Portland Health at 234 Oxford Street, Portland, structures fees on a sliding scale tied to income, so cost doesn't become a barrier to care. Walk-ins are welcome for STI screening covering syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia at this federally qualified health center.
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Free tool · not a clinic
Testing too soon can miss an infection. Enter the date of possible exposure to see the earliest a test can reliably detect each STI.
| Infection | Earliest reliable test | Conclusive after |
|---|---|---|
| Chlamydia | 7 days after exposure | 14 days after exposure |
| Gonorrhea | 7 days after exposure | 14 days after exposure |
| Trichomoniasis | 7 days after exposure | 28 days after exposure |
| HIV (NAT / RNA) | 10 days after exposure | 33 days after exposure |
| HIV (4th-gen Ag/Ab) | 18 days after exposure | 45 days after exposure |
| HIV (antibody) | 21 days after exposure | 84 days after exposure |
| Syphilis | 21 days after exposure | 42 days after exposure |
| Hepatitis B | 21 days after exposure | 42 days after exposure |
| Hepatitis C | 56 days after exposure | 77 days after exposure |
| Herpes (HSV) | 28 days after exposure | 112 days after exposure |
Guidance only, confirm timing with a clinician. A negative result before the conclusive date may need a repeat test.
Typical out-of-pocket ranges by option, actual cost depends on which tests you need.
Public / community clinic
Free HIV testing is common
Private lab (self-pay)
Never billed to insurance
At-home kit
Mailed to your door, private
Doctor / urgent care
Often $0 preventive with insurance
No centers match those filters. Clear the service-type filter or the opening-hours filters to see every center.
Every other option
Beyond the dedicated testing centers above: at-home kits by mail, hospital labs certified for STI testing, local clinicians who can order a panel during a regular visit, pharmacies for self-test kits and prescriptions, and online PrEP & treatment.
Test from home
The nearest testing center is about 1 mile away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to South Portland, you collect the sample privately, and mail it back to a CLIA-certified lab. Results come online in days, with a clinician available if anything is positive. Same labs as a clinic, no waiting room, and you can read how accurate at-home STD tests are before you order.
Want a free option first? The CDC-supported TakeMeHome (opens in a new tab) program mails free at-home HIV self-test kits, and, in many areas, free STI kits, to your door, with no insurance or payment needed. The paid kits below add broader panels and faster turnaround.
In-home collection
$79 & up
Best for simplicity & support
$89 & up
Best value: single tests
$49 & up
Every kit uses CLIA-certified labs. At-home testing is for screening; a reactive result should be confirmed and treated by a clinician. Prices and panels shown are illustrative and change often, confirm current details on the provider's site.
Also in the area
Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs serve Cumberland County, each lab's town is shown on its card below. Many test through a doctor's order or by appointment rather than walk-in, so call ahead to confirm STD/STI testing and availability before visiting.
331 Veranda Street, Portland, ME 04103
CMS-certified lab
1600B Congress Street, Portland, ME 04102
CMS-certified lab
50 Sewall Street, Portland, ME 04102
CMS-certified lab
Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near South Portland. A CLIA certificate records only that a laboratory is federally certified — it does not confirm the site performs STD testing, nor its hours, price or access. Inclusion is not an endorsement; always call to verify.
Local clinicians
Beyond dedicated clinics, 546 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of South Portland. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 162 offer telehealth.
Renee Fay Leblanc, MD
Internal medicine · 100 Brickhill Avenue, Portland
Cynthia Asbjornsen, DO Telehealth
Family medicine · 35 Foden Road, South Portland
Stephen Ryan, MD Telehealth
Urology · 100 Brickhill Avenue, South Portland
Clark Judge, MD Telehealth
Urology · 100 Brickhill Avenue, South Portland
Kathryn Wadland, MD
OB-GYN · 175 Fore River Parkway, Portland
Sarah Clayton, DO
OB-GYN · 195 Fore River Parkway, Portland
These are registry-listed clinicians, not dedicated STD-testing clinics. CMS records do not independently verify current licensure, testing services, availability, price, or new-patient status. Confirm each detail before booking. Source: CMS Doctors & Clinicians.
Nearby pharmacies
No pharmacy near South Portland, ME publishes an STD-related service or holds a current CLIA testing certificate, so these are simply the closest. Contact a location directly to confirm counter hours, services, prices, and availability before visiting.
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1.9 mi Hannaford Food and Drug
2.0 miHannaford Supermarket & Pharmacy
2.0 miShowing the 4 closest pharmacies to South Portland, ME.
Directory records identify nearby pharmacies. Service, stock, price, and hours information is shown only when supported by current location-specific evidence.
Prevention & treatment
Testing is one step. For residents of South Portland, telehealth covers the rest: HIV-prevention medication (PrEP) and DoxyPEP to lower future risk, and discreet online treatment if a result comes back positive. All prescribed by licensed U.S. clinicians.
Visit from $39
Online STI treatment & DoxyPEP: same-day prescriptions to your pharmacy
Visit from $0 insured
Telehealth STI treatment and sexual-health care, delivered or to your pharmacy
From $0 insured
Telehealth PrEP & DoxyPEP with at-home testing and ongoing monitoring
$0 with most insurance
Free online PrEP & DoxyPEP: HIV prevention, home lab kits, no in-person visit
Pricing varies by insurance and changes often, confirm on the provider's site. These services are not a substitute for emergency care.
STD stats & rates
How reported STI rates in Cumberland County, the county that includes South Portland, compare with Maine and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~30% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.
#2 of 16 Maine counties for chlamydia, among the very highest in the state
| Infection | Cumberland County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlamydia | 270.1 838 cases ▲ 24% | 217.4 | 492.2 |
| Gonorrhea | 72.2 224 cases ▲ 63% | 44.4 | 179.5 |
| Syphilis (P&S) | 8.4 26 cases ▲ 58% | 5.3 | 15.8 |
| Syphilis (early) | 3.9 12 cases ▲ 86% | 2.1 | 16 |
| Syphilis (late/unknown) | 6.8 21 cases ▲ 51% | 4.5 | 29.5 |
Rates per 100,000 population, 2023. Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (county, state & U.S., all-ages basis). Population figures: U.S. Census Bureau ACS. These figures are the latest available surveillance estimates. Bars are scaled to the highest rate shown.
Reading these numbers: reported case rates only count infections that were actually tested for and diagnosed, so they track local screening effort as much as true spread: a higher rate can reflect more testing, a lower one less. Either way, most STIs cause no symptoms, so treat the figures above as context rather than a verdict, and test on the CDC's schedule regardless of how your area looks.
Between 2020 and 2023 in Cumberland County, chlamydia has risen from 254.7 to 270.1 per 100,000 (6%), gonorrhea has risen from 67.3 to 72.2 per 100,000 (7%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 5.9 to 8.4 per 100,000 (42%).
The 2020 dip reflects reduced pandemic-era screening, not lower transmission. Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (county, state & U.S., all-ages basis).
Community health context
Sources: CDC PLACES (ZIP), County Health Rankings, CDC/ATSDR SVI, HRSA HPSA, HRSA MUA/P, Neighborhood Atlas ADI. Lower insurance coverage, fewer routine checkups, and a thin primary-care ratio all raise the value of low-cost public clinics and at-home testing in Cumberland County.
Local HIV snapshot
Cumberland County HIV care continuum (2023)
Cumberland County recorded 6.3 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 2.9 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Cumberland County residents living with HIV, 79.1% are in care · 75% are virally suppressed. Early, routine testing is what moves these numbers: it is the entry point to PrEP, treatment, and viral suppression.
Sources: AIDSVu (Emory/Gilead) · CDC AHEAD · CDC AtlasPlus · CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (county care continuum). The CDC recommends everyone aged 13–64 test for HIV at least once: every lab and clinic listed above offers HIV testing, and free rapid HIV testing is available at a local health department.
Congenital syphilis, passed from parent to baby in pregnancy, is the fastest-rising STI in the country. U.S. cases climbed from 2,163 in 2020 to 3,882 in 2023. It is almost entirely preventable: the CDC recommends a syphilis test at the first prenatal visit, and every clinic and lab listed for Cumberland County tests for syphilis.
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).
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Local context
Along Blue Star Memorial Highway, families and young professionals balance work and life in South Portland's distinct neighborhoods, from Cash Corner to Ligonia. Many residents here own their homes, and those who don't face typical rents that can be a significant expense. With a strong labor-force participation rate, adults in South Portland are likely juggling work hours, family responsibilities, and personal health decisions.
In a community where married couples and larger households are common, health choices often involve considering the needs of multiple people. For younger adults still forming relationships, having easy access to low-friction screening can make a big difference in staying current with their health. This is especially important in a community with a high concentration of young adults, where busy lives and work schedules can sometimes take priority.
As residents pass by the Victoria Mansion or stop by the Portland Fire Museum, they're reminded of the town's unique character and history. With a significant proportion of households earning higher incomes, residents have the means to prioritize their health – but may still need convenient options to fit their busy lives. In Cumberland County, staying current with health screenings can be a key part of maintaining overall well-being, and having the right resources in place can make all the difference for someone living in South Portland.
Getting there
At 9.59/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in South Portland generally mean driving: plan on a car or rideshare to reach a clinic, and check each listing's hours and phone before you go.
Source: EPA National Walkability Index 2021.
South Portland sits in Cumberland County, ZIP 4106. Local context that shapes where residents test:
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Just outside South Portland? These nearby communities have their own testing guides: clinics, at-home kits, and free screening close to home.
Reference
Everything to know before you test in Cumberland County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Maine law. If you have symptoms right now, our confidential symptom checker maps them to the tests worth considering.
Based on current CDC screening recommendations.
| Group | Tests | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Everyone aged 13–64 | HIV | At least once |
| Sexually active women under 25 | Chlamydia, gonorrhea | Every year |
| Women 25+ with new or multiple partners | Chlamydia, gonorrhea | Every year |
| Pregnant people | HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B & C, chlamydia | Early in pregnancy |
| Gay & bisexual men (MSM) | Chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV | Every 3–6 months |
| Anyone who shares injection equipment | HIV, hepatitis B & C | At least yearly |
| All adults at least once | Hepatitis C | At least once |
Testing too early can return a false negative, confirm timing with a South Portland-area provider.
| Infection | Earliest reliable test | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Chlamydia | 1–2 weeks | Urine or swab |
| Gonorrhea | 1–2 weeks | Urine or swab |
| Trichomoniasis | 1–4 weeks | Urine or swab |
| HIV (NAT / RNA) | 10–33 days | Blood |
| HIV (4th-gen Ag/Ab) | 18–45 days | Blood |
| HIV (antibody) | 3–12 weeks | Blood / oral |
| Syphilis | 3–6 weeks | Blood |
| Hepatitis B | 3–6 weeks | Blood |
| Hepatitis C | 8–11 weeks | Blood |
| Herpes (HSV) | 4–16 weeks (antibody); swab a sore | Blood / swab |
These are the federal Medicare reference prices for processing each lab test. Public clinics and the community health centers serving South Portland often test free or on a sliding scale; private labs and at-home kits bundle several tests into one fee. Use this as a per-test benchmark before you pay out of pocket, or see the full guide to STD test costs for insurance, free, and at-home options.
| Test | Reference price | CPT / HCPCS |
|---|---|---|
| Chlamydia (NAAT) | $47.80 | 87491 |
| Gonorrhea (NAAT) | $47.80 | 87591 |
| Trichomoniasis (NAAT) | $47.76 | 87661 |
| HIV-1/2 antigen/antibody | $26.87 | 87389 |
| HIV-1/2 antibody | $22.44 | 86703 |
| Syphilis (RPR/VDRL) | $5.61 | 86592 |
| Syphilis (treponemal antibody) | $17.49 | 86780 |
| Herpes (HSV NAAT) | $47.76 | 87529 |
| Hepatitis B surface antigen | $15.33 | 87340 |
| Hepatitis C antibody | $29.16 | 86803 |
Source: Medicare Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule, CMS, 2025 rates (data.cms.gov). Reference rate for the lab assay only: a clinic visit, sample collection, or a bundled multi-test panel may cost more. Medicaid and most insurers cover STD screening at no out-of-pocket cost.
Two things that actually depend on Maine law: who can consent, and whether partners can be treated without their own visit. Everything else about testing privately is the same nationwide (see below).
In Maine, a minor of any age can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own, no parental permission is required.
Maine permits Expedited Partner Therapy (EPT): if you test positive for chlamydia or gonorrhea, your provider can give you medication (or a prescription) to pass to your partner, no separate exam or appointment needed for them.
Keeping a test private works the same in every state. Whether an STD test shows on insurance (the EOB), how to test anonymously, and self-pay options that leave no insurance trail don’t change by location.
Learn more about confidential STD testing in MaineSource: Guttmacher Institute, Minors' Access to STI Services; CDC, Legal Status of Expedited Partner Therapy. General information, not legal advice.
Good to Know
Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.
The closest is Greater Portland Health (1 mi); 9 options are within 30 miles.
Public clinics are free; private labs ~$24–$139, at-home kits $49+.
Public clinics nearby offer free HIV testing.
Local options test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Herpes, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Rapid HIV, a full panel covers the common ones.
About 270 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), above the Maine average.
In Maine, people under 18 can consent to confidential STD testing and treatment on their own.
PrEP (HIV-prevention medicine for HIV-negative people) is available locally, any provider can prescribe it.
A retest around 3 months after treatment is recommended for chlamydia and gonorrhea.
The sore can disappear on its own even though the infection remains; only testing confirms it's gone.
An exam can spot some signs, but most STIs are invisible without a lab test, an exam alone can't rule them out.
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